How far is Gaffney, SC from Aiken, SC?
The driving distance from Gaffney, SC to Aiken, SC is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
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Halfway Point
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City in South Carolina, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gaffney and Aiken.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gaffney and Aiken.
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Start on South Limestone Street
34 m · 7 sec · South Limestone Street
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Turn right onto East Buford Street
2812 ft · 1 min · East Buford Street
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Turn right onto East Frederick Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Frederick Street
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Continue on Union Highway
12.6 mi · 19 min · Union Highway
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Continue on Gaffney Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Gaffney Highway
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Continue on Pacolet Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Pacolet Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
2315 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Jonesville Highway
3238 ft · 42 sec · Jonesville Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Jonesville Highway
43 m · 2 sec · Jonesville Highway
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Continue on Jonesville Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Jonesville Highway
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Continue on Thompson Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Thompson Boulevard
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Continue on North Pinckney Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Pinckney Street
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Continue on Whitmire Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · Whitmire Highway
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Turn slight left onto Watson Street
7.4 mi · 11 min · Watson Street
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 121
7.8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 121
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Turn left onto Wilson Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Wilson Road
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Continue on C R Koon Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · C R Koon Highway
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Continue on North Wheeler Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · North Wheeler Avenue
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Turn right onto Grace Street
677 ft · 34 sec · Grace Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
148 m · 21 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
88 m · 10 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on McNeary Street
1.2 km · 2 min · McNeary Street
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Continue on South Carolina Highway 391
7.5 mi · 11 min · South Carolina Highway 391
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Continue on Prosperity Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Prosperity Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Summerland Highway
119 m · 13 sec · Summerland Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Summerland Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Summerland Highway
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Continue on Summerland Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Summerland Avenue
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Turn left onto North Lee Street
5.1 mi · 9 min · North Lee Street
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Turn straight onto Fairview Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Fairview Road
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Take the ramp right
2319 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
15.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Aiken
1790 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Columbia Highway North
6 mi · 7 min · Columbia Highway North
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Continue on York Street Northeast
2.1 mi · 3 min · York Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Richland Avenue East
113 m · 8 sec · Richland Avenue East
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Turn left onto Chesterfield Street South
72 m · 13 sec · Chesterfield Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chesterfield Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gaffney and Aiken.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fairview Road
Merge slight left
15.9 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Gaffney and Sunny near Aiken.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gaffney to Aiken?
The road trip is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km) and usually takes 02h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Gaffney and 57 miles from Aiken.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.72 one way or $33.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gaffney and Sunny near Aiken.
Stop Ideas Near Newberry
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newberry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gaffney and Aiken. Straight-line distance: 104.5 mi (168.18 km).
#1 Gaffney
City in South Carolina
| Population | 12,695 |
| Coordinates | 35.0717900, -81.6498200 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aiken
City in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 31,121 |
| Coordinates | 33.5604200, -81.7195500 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesterfield Street South (-81.719543, 33.560418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $16.72 | $33.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $18.69 | $37.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.16 | $40.33 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $23.73 | $47.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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